Knapheide 38J Crane Body, maximum crane rating of 38,000 ft-lb (38J)

The 38J bodies are designed to support a maximum crane rating of 38,000 ft-lb, and designed to handle the rigors of your everyday extreme lifting using a unique torq-isolator support system understructure. Knapheide Crane Bodies are purpose-built to hold up under the most extreme of lifting conditions. With all the industry-leading security and durability features of our Service Bodies, the Knapheide Crane Body is an easy choice.

Crane Bodies feature no standard shelving.
• Optional shelving and drawer packages are available (see PDF)

• THE MOST ADVANCED CRANE BODY DESIGN Every Knapheide Crane Body features our unique torq-isolator crane support system. The reinforced crane box transfers lift forces into the full-length torsionbox subframe and outriggers, not the side compartments.
• Compartment doors constructed of double-shell, 14-gauge outer panel, and two-sided A-40 galvanneal steel internal reinforcement for durability and long life
• 1/8" tread plate floor, tops, and backs. Full-seam continuous welded.
• Compartments feature 12-gauge bottom and end panels
• Vertical compartment doors employ double-spring over-center door retainers for elimination of involuntary swing
• Side wall shelf clips with 2" adjustable spacing
• Medium gloss, mar-resistant, light gray finish brightens interiors and makes finding contents easier
• Rugged 12- and 14-gauge two-sided A-40 galvanneal steel body shell
• Neoprene door seals protect compartments from the weather
• Continuous stainless steel hinges are pry-proof and corrosion-resistant
• Fixed shelf in crane compartment
• Two chrome grab handles
• Bolt-on slammable tailgate
• S/T/T, B/U, marker and RID lights with light wire harness
• Aluminum light boxes for external mounting of rear lights
• Overlap doors on front vertical and horizontal compartments
• Automotive quality 3-point T-handle latches
• Drip pan under crane mount
• Electrodeposition prime-paint system provides superior corrosion resistance
• Other features:
  • Rubber fenderettes (model 6132DLHR-60J only)
  • 14-gauge inner partitions of compartments
  • Complete undercoating provides protection from corrosion and road debris
  • Cargo tie-downs are D-ring type and recessed in floor, with a 6,000-lb. capacity (4 in 108" bodies, 6 in 132" bodies)
  • Pre-drilled mounting holes on crane pedestal for ease of installing most popular cranes